Stripped Pine Logs from Germany
Radiata pine logs from New Zealand, bark removed but sapwood intact, in cylindrical rough form for pulpwood. Although pine is coniferous, classified under 4403.99.01 as 'other wood in the rough' before any lengthwise sawing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no lengthwise sawing occurred to maintain 4403 status vs 4407
• Obtain origin certificates as pine species affect quota restrictions
• Test for pitch pockets that could trigger additional fumigation protocols